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SM9

Professional Analog Monitoring System

User manual

Focal-JMlab

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- BP 374 - 108, rue de l'Avenir - 42353 La Talaudière cedex - France - www.focalprofessional.com

Tél. (+33) 04 77 43 57 00 - Fax (+33) 04 77 43 57 04

Due to constant technological advances, Focal reserves its right to modify specifications without notice. Images may not conform exactly to specific product.

An sample of this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the following European directives and

Important safety information

Please read carefully the following instructions and safety information. Read all warnings and follow all instructions.

• Do not remove the back panel. There are no user serviceable parts inside; please refer to qualified service personnel.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Servicing is required when the unit has been damaged in any way, such as power cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been

The SM9 use a tweeter equipped with a Beryllium dome, allowing a frequency range extending beyond 40kHz.

In its solid form, Beryllium is harmless. However, due to its nature, certain special precautions should be observed to avoid exposure

to unnecessary risk:

• Under no circumstances should the Beryllium dome be subjected to any form of abrasive action. To ensure no accidental damage

• In the unlikely case of damage to the dome, of any form, a wide piece of adhesive tape should be immediately used to seal the

Unpacking

• A power cord.

• A guarantee card.

• 3 protection grilles for the transducers (you are advised to remove the grilles before listening to the speakers).

remove the upper cushion and lift the loudspeaker out gently. Inspect the speaker for signs of any possible damage.

In the unlikely event of this having occurred please inform the carrier and supplier. It is a good practice to keep the packaging in

case of future transportation.

Preliminary recommendations

We would like to give a word of warning about the high sound pressure levels that can be generated by these loudspeakers,

especially in a 5.1 configuration. Because of their low levels of distortion, and the minimal fatigue incurred by the user, it is not

always obvious to realise the actual sound pressure level while working.

Please bear in mind that exposure to excessive levels over a sustained period of time may lead to permanent hearing loss.

Warranty

These products are guaranteed against defects in components and workmanship only, for a period of two years from the date of

The SM9 monitors (SM9-L: SM9 left channel / SM9-R: SM9 right channel) integrate two speakers in one. The first monitor is a

monitor is a two-way monitor (only the 6.5” woofer and the tweeter are active). This monitor offers a frequency response from 90Hz

-1 x 400W for the 8” subwoofer

The SM9 monitors are equipped with:

- 1 x 11” passive radiator with W composite sandwich cone

- 1 x 8” subwoofer with W composite sandwich cone

- 1 x 6.5” woofer with W composite sandwich cone

- 1 x pure Beryllium inverted dome tweeter (pic.A)

Mains voltage

After having unpacked the unit, first check that the operating voltage is correctly set (see location on rear panel). If it is not, adjust

the selector to the appropriate position. Also check and if necessary replace the fuse, which rating depends on the operating

voltage (please refer to technical specifications).

The SM9 must be earthed using the power cord supplied.

Audio connections: general

The audio signal is to connect to the XLR inlet. This is a balanced input, which uses the standard cabling scheme, namely:

Positioning

the listener, pointing towards the listening position. They can be positioned on the console top or placed on appropriate stands.

As in all brand new loudspeaker the drivers need some run in period: they are mechanical elements demanding a little time to

to operate the speakers at moderate levels for 20 hours or so, with programmes having significant low frequency content. Only

once the transducers have come to stabilize will you get the optimum performance.

Back panel (pics. B, C, D, E):

HI-PASS FILTER: This potentiometer corresponds to the high-pass filter. It permits to limit or not the frequency response in the bass

LF EQ: This potentiometer permits to adjust the bass level. The central frequency is 50Hz and the Q factor is 2. Corrections are

made on a +/-3dB slot per step of 0.5dB.

LMF EQ: This potentiometer permits to adjust the level of the midbass frequencies. The central frequency is 160Hz and the Q factor

is 1. Corrections are made on a +/-3dB slot per step of 0.5dB. This correction is very useful if the SM9 monitor is installed on a

mixing desk. The activation of this setting will have the effect to lower the reflection produced by the mixing desk.

MF EQ: This potentiometer permits to adjust the level of the midrange frequencies. The central frequency is 1kHz and the Q factor

is 0.6. Corrections are made on a +/-3dB slot per step of 0.5dB.

providing a low-level signal, line type. You may have to adjust the input sensitivity of the monitor according to the connected source

INPUT SENSITIVITY: This switch permits to adapt the input sensitivity of the monitor according to the source (mixing desk, sound

card, …) If the connected source transmits the audio signal via an unbalanced output, you will have to set the input sensitivity of the

monitor on -10dBV. If the audio signal is transmitted via a balanced output, you will have to set the input sensitivity of the monitor

on +4dBu.

Front panel:

LED colors (front and side) States Solution

Red, then orange, then green Switching mode normal functioning

Green then orange, then red Standby mode normal functioning

(functioning) Clipping activation

become green

Orange (functioning) * Limiter activation

Reduce the sound level until the LEDs

become green

Flashing orange (one second interval) Faulty power supply (filtering stage) Contact your dealer or distributor

Orange/flashing red Faulty power supply (amplifier) Contact your dealer or distributor

* In order to benefit from the whole dynamic range of the SM9 monitor, the response time of the limiter is relatively long. This

function ensures the thermal protection of the speakers. The activation of the limiter leads to an automatic drop in the sound level.

Side panel:

STANDBY / ON: This switch permits to turn on or pause the monitor. In STANDBY mode, the electric

consumption is below 2W. When you activate the monitor, a cleaning cycle of the relays is made in order

frequencies (TV, multimedia systems, Docking station, …). Deactivate the FOCUS mode permits to

activate the 3-way mode of the monitor. All the transducers can work now and the monitor frequency

response is 30Hz – 40kHz (+/- 3dB).

DIRECT INPUT: This switch permits to deactivate the settings situated on the back panel, except for the

high-pass filter. The activation of this selector permits to transfer directly the audio signal from the input

stage to the filtering stage.

Exploitation details:

Used as:

Audio studio Mastering